We’ve chosen to use the DSS-24+ for many reasons:

• Rack Mountable
• Low Cost
• Highly Reliable
• Compatibility
• Exceptional Warranty

The DSS-24+ Supports the following cable types:
10-base T (24 shared)
100-base TX (24 shared)
100-base FX (2 uplink)

Now let’s take a look at what this all means to you.

Rack Mountable
In this price range it is hard to find a reliable fully features unmanaged switch that will merge with your current setup.

Rack mountable hardware is good for many reasons. It allows you to organize all of your network devices in an efficient and effective manner, makes it easier to cool the entire setup, reduces space and clutter, and saves of wiring expenses by having everything in close proximity.

Low Cost, High Reliability
D-Link has a long history of providing excellent quality networking products for a very reasonable price.

The DSS-24+ itself won the Editors Choice award* from PC Magazine for its performance and features.

This makes them a natural choice for anyone looking to get the most out of their network without a tremendous budget.

Compatibility
Supporting the major existing cable standards means you don’t have to think twice about using the DSS-24+ in your organization. Even if your network contains older devices running 10Mbps, the switch will auto-detect their presence and adjust accordingly.

10-base T and 100-base TX
These two standards are the most common type of Ethernet you are likely to run into, older devices utilizing 10-base T will perform slower than their newer counterparts, but because the DSS-24+ can auto-detect their presence there are no extra steps involved in getting them connected to the network.

Meanwhile 100-base TX is the common standard of today’s Ethernet-equipped network devices, and will perform at speeds well above 10-base T. As with 10-base T the DSS-24+ auto-detects 100-base TX and configures itself accordingly.

All this makes network connections a simple plug-and-play operation.

Exceptional Warranty
D-Link covers its DSS-24+ switch under a 5-year limited warranty which includes:

• Hardware – 5-years
• Power Supply and Fans – 3-years
• Spare parts and spare kits – 90-days

So you can rest assured that in the unlikely event that there is a problem they will be there to back it up.

As you can see, the DSS-24+ provides an excellent amount of features, performance and reliability for an incredible price.

All of which makes D-Link’s DSS-24+ switch an excellent choice for almost any organization.

*The full PC Magazine article can be found online at: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,16999,00.asp